Conduit Installation Bollinger County

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a conduit installation project at the new Patton Maintenance Building located at the junction of Route 72 and Route 51 in Bollinger County. The procurement requires the installation of approximately 2,015 feet of 2-inch conduit across five Class I pull boxes, specifically designed for future fiber optic cable infrastructure. The project involves precise conduit segments ranging from 50 to 760 feet between pull boxes, with installation to be completed within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders are required to submit lump sum pricing for the entire project, with bids due by April 27, 2018, at 5:00 PM CDT. Vendors are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to bid submission and can schedule an appointment with Chris Medley at 417-252-0631. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best responsive bid, with careful consideration of the contractor's ability to meet all technical specifications and project requirements.

The solicitation encourages significant participation from minority-owned and women-owned businesses, with specific goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) involvement. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) are also eligible for preference in the bidding process. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability insurance of $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with similar limits, and workers' compensation insurance. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 290 RSMo, with Annual Wage Order #24 applicable to Bollinger County. Liquidated damages of $100 per day per item will be assessed for late completion, and all bidders must comply with state and federal regulations regarding employment verification and workplace safety. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project represents a strategic infrastructure development for MoDOT's future fiber optic network in the region.